The funds would be used to create two new posts – a horticultural project leader and food project leader – to help with the short-term maintenance and development of the park.

The former would design a plan for the reinvigoration of the walled garden, while the food project leader would provide drinks, rolls and snacks to visitors to the park.

Duncan Mitchell, FEAT general manager, said: “We’ve reached a point in the park where progress is being made on a variety of fronts but we are very limited in terms of staff capacity to support additional volunteering over and above what we can currently manage.

“Having some dedicated experienced staffing will help us increase opportunities for other people to come along and get involved and be supported to join in at the park.”

Expressions Dance Studios is seeking the same amount to continue its vital Best Foot Forward project.

The studio is open six days per week, between 6.30am-10pm, providing a space for local children to get active.

Around 40-60 children attend classes each week, while a disabled disco is organised every Sunday, with a DJ, juice bar and karaoke.